How do judges of the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas reach the bench?

The court's current selection method is partisan election.

Lucas County Court of Common Pleas / Joined / Active

Michael R. Goulding

Administrative Judge, Lucas County Court of Common Pleas

Michael R. Goulding is an Administrative Judge of the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas (15 judges, selected by partisan election). Sources ↓

Year	Court	Appointed by	Vote
–	Lucas County Court of Common Pleas	–	–

How do judges of the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas reach the bench?: The court's current selection method is partisan election.
Which court is Michael R. Goulding on?: Michael R. Goulding is an Administrative Judge of the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas.

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